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Schieffelin Hall Marker
201 ► Arizona, Cochise County, Tombstone — 8 — Schieffelin Hall —
On East Fremont Street (Arizona Route 80) at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Fremont Street.
Upon its completion on June 8, 1881 it became the largest, most elaborate theatre between El Paso, Texas and San Francisco, California. Albert Schieffelin and William Harwood conceived and constructed a "first class opera house" for the citizens . . . — — Map (db m195859) HM
202 ► Arizona, Cochise County, Willcox — Rex Allen Memorial —
On North Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[Marker mounted to the left of sculpture:] Born December 31, 1920 to Horace and Faye Allen in Willcox, Rex Elvie Allen was cross-eyed at birth. As a young boy, Rex sang in the barber shop on this very street. He and his Dad played . . . — — Map (db m28199) HM
203 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — The Museum Club — Flagstaff's Historic Route 66 Landmark —
On East Route 66 (U.S. 180) 0.1 miles east of North Park Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1931 by Dean Eldredge Restored by Martin and Stacie Zanzucchi Placed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior on May 3, 1994 under the authority of Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt . . . — — Map (db m236440) HM
204 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Canyon on Canvas —
On Moran Point Road north of Desert View Drive.
Artist Thomas Moran was a storehouse of pictures. In 1873, geologist John Wesley Powell invited Moran to accompany his geologic survey of the Grand Canyon region. For Moran, the canyon was "by far the most awfully grand and impressive scene." As a . . . — — Map (db m250577) HM
205 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Historic Kolb Studio —
Near North Village Loop.
Established in 1904 by the Kolb Brothers as a photographic studio and operated by Emery Kolb until his death in 1976. Kolb is now operated as a book store and information center by the Grand Canyon Association, a non-profit organization. Proceeds . . . — — Map (db m39546) HM
206 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Hopi House — Constructed in 1905 —
Near Rim Trail.
Designed as living quarters for Hopi artisans and as a place to sell Hopi crafts and souvenirs, this building represents the efforts of the Fred Harvey Company to revive Southwest Indian arts and crafts. Designed by Mary Jane Colter, the building . . . — — Map (db m39509) HM
207 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Kolb Studio — Grand Canyon National Park —
Near North Village Loop.
The Kolb Brothers: daring, persistent, Grand Canyon legends. Their studio stands before you. Ellsworth Kolb arrived here in 1901, Emery in 1902. First located in a tent, their photo business grew with Grand Canyon tourism. They eventually . . . — — Map (db m39549) HM
208 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon Village — Ancient Illusion — Desert View Watchtower —
Near Desert View Drive (Arizona Route 64) 21.5 miles east of South Entrance Road.
Mary Colter's Desert View Watchtower creates an illusion of age. Concealed within the tower is an entirely different reality. Workers built a concrete and steel reinforced superstructure and then applied a veneer of native stone. The weathered . . . — — Map (db m169439) HM
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209 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon Village — Revealing Features — Desert View Watchtower — Grand Canyon —
On Desert View Walkways north of Desert View Road, on the right when traveling north.
Mary Colter's attention to detail is reflected in every element of the Desert View Watchtower. Each rock and painted wall is intended to convey meaning. Colter used ornamental details, seemingly haphazardly, to create an added charm of the . . . — — Map (db m285542) HM
210 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Sultana Theater —
On West Bill Williams Avenue / West Route 66 west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
This entertainment center opened in 1912 and boasted a theater and room for dances and other events. It featured silent movies until 1930 when the first "talkies" in northern Arizona were shown, drawing notadle visitors like Will Rodgers. . . . — — Map (db m33385) HM
211 ► Arizona, Gila County, Globe — Cobre Valley Center for the Arts —
On North Broad Street, on the right when traveling north.
You are standing next to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, located in the Old Gila County Courthouse. In 1905, stone masons working on Roosevelt Dam were contracted to build this imposing structure which is on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m28193) HM
212 ► Arizona, Gila County, Payson — William H. Goettl Memorial —
On South Green Valley Parkway.
In memory of William H. Goettl April 17, 1915 September 17, 1979 With his own sweat and love he restored Zane Grey's Cabin. Bill was an Arizona outdoorsman, conversationalist and pioneer in the air conditioning industry. A true man of . . . — — Map (db m157857) HM
213 ► Arizona, Gila County, Payson — Zane Grey's Cabin —
Near South Green Valley Parkway.
An Ohio born dentist, Zane Grey spent many years under the Mogollon Rim, writing "To the Last Man" and a dozen other westerns with Arizona settings and characters. His prolific writings popularized the American cowboy as a taciturn, romantic . . . — — Map (db m67413) HM
214 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Salome — Salome — "Where She Danced" —
On U.S. 60 east of Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
This desert town was made famous by the humor of Dick Wick Hall, healthseeker and operator of the laughing gas station. Hall's publication the Salome Sun was filled with extravagant tales of the desert's adaptation of species. He told of his frog . . . — — Map (db m31824) HM
215 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa — Barrett Tillman —
On N. Greenfield Road at E. McKellips Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Greenfield Road.
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Military Aviation Walk of Honor Proudly Recognizes Barrett Tillman Barrett Tillman (born 1948) is an award-winning author who has made significant contributions to aviation history. As a teenaged private . . . — — Map (db m102907) HM
216 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — Orpheum Theatre — 1929 —
On West Adams Street, on the left when traveling west.
Has been placed on the Phoenix Property Register and the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m72462) HM
217 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Scottsdale, The Promenade — The Spire —
Near East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.
This Frank Lloyd Wright designed Spire was originally part of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Arizona State Capitol project from 1957. The Spire is 125 feet in height and was formally illuminated on 28 April 2004. Taliesin Architects. Arnold . . . — — Map (db m40619) HM
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218 ► Arizona, Mohave County, Kingman — Original Historic 1940's Neon Sign —
On East Andy Devine Avenue west of N 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Original Historic 1940's Neon sign was located on the front of the building that was known as the Desert Drug store, located on corner of 3rd street and Andy Devine. Special thanks goes to Teddy Ronchetti and the Henderson family for . . . — — Map (db m280599) HM
219 ► Arizona, Mohave County, Kingman — Running Hare —
On East Andy Devine Avenue.
The Running Hare is a manifestation of Donald Gialanella's creative imagination and his talents as an internationally acclaimed artist specializing in the design and fabrication of public art. While an artist-in-residence at the Arthub he became . . . — — Map (db m280588) HM
220 ► Arizona, Mohave County, Kingman — Wish You Were Here —
On West Andy Devine Avenue.
The “Wish You Were Here” mural was designed by artist JC Amberlyn in cooperation with the Powerhouse Visitor Center as a partnership with Arizona@Work Mohave County. It was completed by four young local artists working under Amberlyn’s . . . — — Map (db m281583) HM
221 ► Arizona, Navajo County, Holbrook — Whispers from the Past — Petrified Forest — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Petrified Forest Road, on the right when traveling north.
For thousands of years, indigenous people have used rock faces as means of communication. Petroglyphs are images, symbols, or designs scratched, pecked, carved, or incised on the surface of rock. These features are like whispers from the past and . . . — — Map (db m68893) HM
222 ► Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — Standin’ on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On North Kinsley Avenue at West 2nd Street (Business Interstate 40), on the right when traveling south on North Kinsley Avenue.
This area was dedicated on September 11, 1999 as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970's that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about on famous Route 66. — — Map (db m36329) HM
223 ► Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — Toth Whispering Giant —
On West 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1972, Peter Toth, a Hungarian born artist, began carving his Trail of Whispering Giants across the United States. He said, "I love America. It's the greatest nation in the world and I want to give a little of myself to my adopted country…". . . . — — Map (db m291210) HM
224 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson — Prehistoric Rock Art —
On Signal Hill Road at Golden Gate Road on Signal Hill Road.
The rock art found within Saguaro National Park was created by the prehistoric Hohokam people. They may have pecked these petroglyphs more than a thousand years ago while on hunting and gathering expeditions. As we discover more about these . . . — — Map (db m250028) HM
225 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson — The Concrete Donut —
On Arizona 386 12 miles south of Arizona 86, on the left when traveling south.
To Aid the Construction of the Mayall Telescope Concrete donuts like this one are sometimes used to test the mounting equipment for large telescope mirrors. The "test dummy" replica must be the same diameter and the same weight as the much . . . — — Map (db m305310) HM
226 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Temple of Music and Art —
On South Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This cultural center was built through the efforts of the Saturday Morning Music Club. The grand opening October 28, 1927, starred violinist Jascha Heifetz. Many world-renowned artists followed upon the stage and in the galleries while local talent . . . — — Map (db m26442) HM
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227 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Barrio Viejo — Teatro Carmen —
On South Meyer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named for its founder, Carmen Soto Vásquez, this was one of the first theaters in Tucson devoted exclusively to the presentation of dramatic works in Spanish. From the opening night, May 20, 1915, with a performance of "Cerebro y . . . — — Map (db m83233) HM
228 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Fox Tucson Theatre — El Teatro Fox Tucson —
On West Congress Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Fox Tucson Theatre, the country's only southwestern art deco movie palace, was designed by California architect Eugene Durfee. Construction began in 1929 for the Tower Theatre, the crown jewel of the Diamos Brothers Southern Arizona Movie . . . — — Map (db m83033) HM
229 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Reflections in the Catalinas — DeGrazia Gallery In the Sun —
Near North Swan Road south of East Skyline Drive.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places October 12, 2006 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m29479) HM
230 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — In Memory of Tom Mix —
On Arizona Route 79 at milepost 115, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m26621) HM
231 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — Mauk Building —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1925, this is an example of early 20th Century Commercial style. One of three structures in Florence designed by George Mauk of Phoenix. He was an architect movie house mogul, and U.S. marshal. This building was used as Arizona Edison and . . . — — Map (db m26733) HM
232 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — Thomas Fulbright Residence — Historic Site —
On South Matilda, on the right when traveling north.
The Fulbrights moved into the home on February 14, 1934 continuing to complete the house as cash became available. The adobe patio wall was completed in 1934, the outside and inside walls were plastered in 1937 and the tile roof was installed in . . . — — Map (db m71776) HM
233 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — Tom Mix & Tony, Jr. —
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This is the original Tony, Jr. that was used for the memorial to Tom Mix which was dedicated on December 5, 1947, south of Florence. The silhouette was designed by Fernando Arriola. This Tony, Jr. was stolen and missing for two years. The . . . — — Map (db m26672) HM
234 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Solon Hannibal Borglum America's First Cowboy Sculptor — 1866 - 1922 —
On West Gurley Street, on the left when traveling west.
This free-spirited Son of the West, sensitive to the changing era in which he lived, portrayed the western epic in marble and bronze. Our "Bucky O'Neill" monumental bronze is among his greatest works, and is acclaimed by art critics as one of the . . . — — Map (db m21165) HM
235 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Sedona — Elvis Plays Sedona — Historic Sedona —
Near N Hwy 89A.
By the time MGM came to Sedona to film “Stay Away Joe” in 1967, audiences had fallen in love with the Elvis Presley movie formula. This contemporary western comedy spotlighted Elvis and other such distinguished co-stars as Burgess . . . — — Map (db m133568) HM
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236 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Sedona — John Wayne & His Sedona Connection — Historic Sedona —
Near N Hwy 89A.
His first time as producer John Wayne was to also star in the film “Angel and the Badman”. He had been to Sedona to film his 1944 movie “Tall in the Saddle”. The owner of the local film outfitter and catering company invited him back to Sedona to . . . — — Map (db m133680) HM
237 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Sedona — Movie Productions — Historic Sedona —
Near N Hwy 89A.
The first film shot in the Sedona area was Call of the Canyon, based on Zane Grey’s novel of the same name. This 1923 silent film was shot on location in Oak Creek Canyon near the site of Mayhew’s Lodge, and exposed the scenic wonders of the red . . . — — Map (db m133562) HM
238 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Sedona — The Artist of Sedona — Historic Sedona —
Near N Hwy 89A.
The theme of arts and culture is a prominent one in Sedona for the period following World War II. Today, no city of its size in America has a finer arts pedigree than does Sedona. Home to both the Cowboy Artists of America and the Sedona Arts . . . — — Map (db m133573) HM
239 ► Arizona, Yuma County, Yuma — Gandolfo Theater — 1917 — National Register of Historic Places —
On South 1st Avenue south of East First Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by John Gandolfo, this brick landmark served as a 635 seat theater and vaudeville house, a WW II USO canteen and was a center of community activity from 1917 to 1950. The third floor ballroom was destroyed by fire in 1925. Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m28987) HM
240 ► Arkansas, Arkansas County, Arkansas Post — The American Era —
Near Old Post Road 0.8 miles south of State Route 169.
The land passed from France to the United States in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. Arkansas then became a territory on March 2, 1819: the Post of Arkansas was designated its capital. The Territorial Secretary Robert Crittendon, acting in . . . — — Map (db m108651) HM
241 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — Meteor Theatre —
On West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Meteor Theatre circa 1905 Silent movies shown here for 5 to 10 cents a showing — — Map (db m236880) HM
242 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville, Downtown Bentonville — Famous Outlaws that Robbed Bentonville —
Near South Main Street.
"As legend has it" They have a connection to Bentonville. Notice how well dressed they are. They should be after robbing the Craig & Son's General Store right in this neighborhood. Disappointed to only get $200, they helped themselves to fine . . . — — Map (db m236897) HM
243 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — The Lowell Historical Museum —
On Jackson Place at McClure Avenue (County Road 923), on the left when traveling north on Jackson Place.
The Lowell Historical Museum was started with a Bicentennial Project Grant in 1976. Great community spirit and effort really stretched that seed money. Citizens donated or loaned cherished family heirlooms. Donated labor built display cases, sorted, . . . — — Map (db m224818) HM
244 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — First United Methodist Church — A.O. Clarke, Architect — Built 1908 —
On Elm Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Elm Street.
This building is a pinnacle of A.O. Clarke's interweaving use of limestone and brick, Romanesque arches, and stained glass window detail. In 1996, the historic sanctuary was renovated and is one of the highlights of the church. The trademark steeple . . . — — Map (db m93331) HM
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245 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Victory Theater —
On 2nd Street south of Walnut Street (Arkansas Highway 12), on the right when traveling south.
The Rogers Victory Theater Opened Monday, December 5, 1927, to a packed crowd of 750. First Production: "American Beauty" Notable Performers Over the Years: Will Rogers, Conway Twitty Designed by A.O. Clarke Built by John Myler It . . . — — Map (db m90740) HM
246 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Sulphur Springs — What Mean These Stones? — (Joshua 4:21) —
On State Highway 59 at East Patterson Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 59.
These stones from the foundation of a farm house at Breezy Point, one mile west of this spot, where the first Summer Institute of Linguistics (Camp Wycliffe) was held June-September 1934, stand here as a memorial to God's faithfulness. From that . . . — — Map (db m224973) HM
247 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The First National Bank of Berryville —
On North Walnut Street at East Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Walnut Street.
It is the former location of Hammerschmidt Lumber Co. and the First National Bank. It is now home of the Harrison flood of May 1961 mural (located inside) hand painted by Louis Fruend. This historic event commanded both national and international . . . — — Map (db m141869) HM
248 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Harrison Daily Times —
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
lt is one of the town's oldest commercial buildings and was built in 1876. The original building was a two story wooden structure and was replaced after the tum of the century with a one story rock building The facade has been updated several . . . — — Map (db m141821) HM
249 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Lyric Theater —
On West Rush Avenue west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
It was originally operated as a silent movie theater located on the West side of the square and owned by DE & Lulu Fitton. In 1929 JW Bass built a state of the art theater for talkies, leasing it back to the Fittons as the "New" Lyric. A mix of . . . — — Map (db m141840) HM
250 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The People's National Bank —
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
It was constructed shortly after 1900. Henry Starr, a well known outlaw & nephew of Belle Starr, attempted to rob the bank here in 1921. He was shot & killed by JW Myers, a former bank president, with a rifle hidden inside the vault. It was recorded . . . — — Map (db m141629) HM
251 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Eureka Springs Historical Museum — Established 1971 in Calif House —
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Armstrong, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This three-story limestone building with metal-clad roof enclosing the top story was constructed in 1889 by Samuel L. Calif. For fifty years it served as a residence, general merchandise store, and boarding house. About 1948 the building was . . . — — Map (db m90699) HM
252 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Harding Spring —
On Spring Street at Howell Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Spring Street.
Named for J. Emmett Harding, a photographer who began the tradition of making photographs of people in front of the spring as souvenirs. He built a small dwelling near the spring in the summer of 1879. In 1879, the spring was accessed by a . . . — — Map (db m80151) HM
253 ► Arkansas, Clay County, Piggott — Hemingway Barn-Studio —
Near Heritage Park Road east of North 11th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1982 — — Map (db m255357) HM
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254 ► Arkansas, Clay County, Piggott — Pfeiffer-Janes House —
On North 10th Avenue at West Cherry Street, on the left when traveling north on North 10th Avenue.
Built in 1910 by W.D. Templeton has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1982 — — Map (db m255329) HM
255 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, Kingsland — 20 — Johnny Cash Birthplace —
On Crossroads Road at Sims Road, on the right when traveling north on Crossroads Road.
The man known to the world as Johnny Cash was born near here, in the home of his grandparents, John Lewis and Rosanna Hurst Rivers, on February 26, 1932. The family doctor was not able to arrive in time for his birth, so a midwife, Mrs. Grace . . . — — Map (db m170307) HM
256 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, Kingsland — 21 — Johnny Cash Returns —
On 1st Street (Arkansas Route 189) at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
Johnny Cash moved with his parents and siblings from Kingsland to Dyess, Arkansas in 1935 when he was three years old. Johnny would often return to the Kingsland area to visit or stay the night with his Cash and Rivers relatives during his youth . . . — — Map (db m170310) HM
257 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, Rison — 28 — Cash Family Reunions / Johnny Cash, AKA "William Overton" —
On East Magnolia Street (Arkansas Route 133) at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east on East Magnolia Street.
Cash Family Reunions Johnny Cash often returned to Rison with his siblings and father, Ray Cash, to attend annual family reunions held at the old American Legion Hut, which formerly stood across from the courthouse on Sycamore Street. At . . . — — Map (db m185709) HM
258 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, Rison — 22 — Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas / Johnny Cash 1976 Concert —
On Main Street (Arkansas Route 35) north of School Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas On March 20, 1976, Johnny Cash Day in Arkansas was declared by proclamation issued by then- Governor David Pryor. The festivities started in Kingsland where Johnny and his family boarded a special train, the . . . — — Map (db m170305) HM
259 ► Arkansas, Conway County, Winrock — Cement Sculptures by Dionicio Rodriguez —
On Petit Jean Mountain Road, on the left when traveling west.
When the Civilian Conservation Corps worked at Petit Jean in the 1930s, Dionicio Rodríguez, a Mexican-born artist, sculpted this small bridge above a goldfish pond in a flower garden. He also sculpted a flower basket that is in rubble on the . . . — — Map (db m233676) HM
260 ► Arkansas, Conway County, Winrock — Rock House Cave: Rock Art — A glimpse of Arkansas's Prehistoric Heritage —
Near Red Bluff Drive.
The prehistoric rock art in Rock House Cave is part of our heritage that can never be replaced. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. It is up to us to preserve these images for as long as possible until the endless forces of wind and water turn . . . — — Map (db m233671) HM
261 ► Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — A-23 — Albert Pike School House — Crawford County — 1836 – 1936 —
On South 3rd Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South 3rd Street.
In this small log building Albert Pike noted lawyer, poet and mason taught school in 1832. He later went to Little Rock to become editor of the Advocate. — — Map (db m96857) HM
262 ► Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Four Freedoms — by Norman Rockwell —
On Main Street (Arkansas Route 59) west of North 11th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Freedom of Speech • Freedom of Worship Freedom from Want • Freedom from Fear This park, "Freedom Park" embodies the spirit of "Four Freedoms" by Norman Rockwell. Elements of the park were designed to reflect each of the Freedoms. The . . . — — Map (db m244099) HM
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263 ► Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — History of Hebe Statue —
On South 4th Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
Hebe, Greek goddess of youth and happiness was placed in her fountain on the Crawford County Courthouse lawn in 1908 by the Women's Village Improvement Society. Repairs were made to both Hebe and fountain in memory of Robert Benham who served . . . — — Map (db m97670) HM
264 ► Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — Margaret E. Woolfolk Library — Erected 2001 — Courthouse Square Walking Trail —
On North Currie Street east of Currie Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Woolfolk is author of The History of Marion and History of Crittenden County, an award-winning newspaper editor, graduated from Memphis State Law School in 1985 at the age of 68, entered into private practice, and served as Marion . . . — — Map (db m116783) HM
265 ► Arkansas, Crittenden County, West Memphis — KWEM Radio — Sounds from the Soil & Soul — Arkansas Delta Music Trail —
On East Broadway Boulevard (U.S. 70) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Boulevard.
The inaugural broadcast of West Memphis' KWEM radio station on February 23, 1947, set the stage for what would become one of the pioneering platforms for Delta blues and the beginnings of the rock 'n' roll sound. Here at 231 Broadway Boulevard in . . . — — Map (db m221358) HM
266 ► Arkansas, Crittenden County, West Memphis — The Plantation Inn — Sounds from the Soil & Soul — Arkansas Delta Music Trail —
On East Broadway Avenue (U.S. 70) near Route 38, on the left when traveling east.
In 1943, Morris Berger opened his legendary Plantation Inn nightclub on this site in a former West Memphis gambling hall. Billed as having the largest dance floor in the South, it became an electrifying live-music destination for the region until . . . — — Map (db m221350) HM
267 ► Arkansas, Faulkner County, Conway — E-4 — Faulkner County — The First Court House —
Near Locust Avenue at Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first court house in Faulkner County was erected in 1873 on this site, the town of Conway then being known as Conway Station, on the Little Rock and Ft. Smith Railroad. The county was named for “Sandy” Faulkner of “Arkansas Traveler” fame. — — Map (db m229576) HM
268 ► Arkansas, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring — George D. Hay — The Solemn Old Judge —
On Main Street (Arkansas Route 9) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
. . . — — Map (db m192100) HM
269 ► Arkansas, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring — The Inspiration for The Grand Ole Opry — Mammoth Spring, Arkansas —
Near U.S. 63 at Main Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
In 1919, George D. Hay, a young newspaper reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, visited Mammoth Spring while on assignment. Before boarding the train back to the city, Hay was invited to a traditional Ozark musical and marveled at the . . . — — Map (db m192093) HM
270 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Alan Ladd — Film — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
One of world’s foremost movie stars in 1940’s-50’s • Won worldwide acclaim with his portrayal of title character in Shane in 1953 • More than 90 films including film classics The Glass Key, The Blue Dahlia and Saigon, . . . — — Map (db m264697) HM
271 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Arthur Hunnicutt — Television/Movies — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Western character actor in over fifty films including Cat Ballou, Red Badge of Courage, Distant Drums • Supporting Actor nominee in 1952 for Big Sky • TV roles on Disney’s Swamp Fox and Bonanza, . . . — — Map (db m264935) HM
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272 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Ashlie Atkinson — Actor — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Director, writer, producer for theatre, film/TV • Graduate of Pulaski Academy, Hendrix College, Neighborhood Playhouse • 2005 Theatre World award for Neil LaBute’s play Fat Pig • Gotham Roller Derby founding member • 2004-2022 100 roles . . . — — Map (db m265094) HM
273 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Barbara Fairchild — Country/Gospel Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Signed with Columbia Records in 1969 age 19 • 1973 Number 1 hit The Teddy Bear Song • 5 top 20 hits on Country Chart • 1992 became star in Branson joining Mel Tillis • 1993 began producing and performing in her own show • 2009 inducted into . . . — — Map (db m264962) HM
274 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Billy Lee Riley — Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pioneer Rock ’n’ Roll star on legendary Sun Records label • Had hits with Red Hot and Flyin’ Saucer Rock ‘n’ Roll • Performed with Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Herb Alpert, Johnny Rivers . . . — — Map (db m264836) HM
275 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Brent M. Jennings — Television • Stage • Films — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1st 30 years this character actor was on and off Broadway • A Soldier’s Play with Denzel Washington and Samuel Jackson • Over 25 feature films including Life with Eddie Murphy, Witness with Harrison Ford, Moneyball . . . — — Map (db m264796) HM
276 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Buddy Jewell — Country Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Singer • Season One winner of TV’s Nashville Star • Wrote the song Help Pour Out The Rain (Lacey’s Song) • ICMA Entertainer of the Year • Member Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame • CMA Horizon Award nominee • ACM Top New Artist Award . . . — — Map (db m265095) HM
277 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Carroll Cloar — Painting — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Internationally acclaimed realist painter whose works reflect life in Arkansas Delta • Has works in Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Hirshhorn Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art • Winner of Guggenheim Fellowship and Edward . . . — — Map (db m264699) HM
278 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Charles Portis — Author — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Wrote worldwide classic novel and movie, True Grit, which gave John Wayne his only acting Oscar • Wrote acclaimed novels Norwood, The Dog of the South, Masters of Atlantis and Gringos • Respected journalist who was a columnist for the Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m264929) HM
279 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Charlie Rich — Country Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
No. 1 hits include the Most Beautiful Girl and Behind Closed Doors • ’73 received a Grammy and Hall of Fame Award, Academy of Country Music single and album of the year and Male Vocalist of Year • Country Music Association Entertainer . . . — — Map (db m264694) HM
280 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Dale Evans — Films/Television — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Film and TV star, actress, singer and songwriter • Wife of Singing Cowboy Roy Rogers • Wrote their famous finale song Happy Trails to You • Starred in 28 movies with Roy and over 100 TV shows • Author of 20 inspirational books and many . . . — — Map (db m265084) HM
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281 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Dick Powell — Entertainer — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Film singer, TV producer, director, Emmy winner • Starred in 64 feature films • Produced TV’s Zane Grey Theater, June Allyson Show & Dick Powell Theater • Starred as radio’s famous detective Richard Diamond • Featured on 78 . . . — — Map (db m264837) HM
282 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Dr. James C. Dobson — Family Life Specialist — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Founder, President Focus on the Family, heard daily worldwide on 4,200 radio stations and 100 TV stations • Layman of the Year 1982, National Association of Evangelicals • Author of 19 best selling books on family life • Producer of 3 films on the . . . — — Map (db m264477) HM
283 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Dr. Maya Angelou — Author and Poet — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Wrote international best sellers, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, And Still I Rise • Wrote poem for 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton • Won Grammy in 1994 • Nominated for Pulitzer Prize and Award Stamps, Arkansas • . . . — — Map (db m265287) HM
284 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Gail Davis — Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
First woman to star in her own TV Western series, Annie Oakley, TV show created by Gene Autry ran from 1953-56 • Made 32 movies for MGM, RKO, starring with Autry, Roy Rogers, Rocky Lane, Monty Hale, Jimmy Wakely, Tim Holt and Johnny Mack . . . — — Map (db m264583) HM
285 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — George Hunt — Artist — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Nationally known for his contributions to recording “The Blues” in art • Honored with U.S. Postage Stamp and art hanging in the White House • Featured artist for blues festivals in Arkansas, Tennessee, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi • Official . . . — — Map (db m264698) HM
286 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Glen Campbell — Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
CMA Entertainer of Year, CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of Year • Won Grammys in both Country and Pop in 1967 • Recorded No. 1 hits Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix • Had own network TV show, Glen Campbell Goodtime . . . — — Map (db m264695) HM
287 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Governor Mike Huckabee — Politics — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Ouachita University • Lt. Governor 1993-1996 • 44th Governor of Arkansas 1996-2007 • Host of Fox News television show Huckabee and nationally syndicated radio programs The Mike Huckabee Show and The Huckabee Report • New . . . — — Map (db m264399) HM
288 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Helen Gurley Brown — Author — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Wrote best selling book, Sex and the Single Girl 1962 • Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, 1965-1996 • Author of seven best selling books on the role of women • Winner of three Frances Holmes Advertising Copywriters awards . . . — — Map (db m264974) HM
289 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Henry Bernard Glover — Song Writer/Producer — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Trailblazing writer, A & R man, Musician, Label Owner and Grammy-winning producer • Worked across genres with artists as varied as James Brown, Grandpa Jones and Sarah Vaughan • Mentor to Levon Helm • Produced the original versions of Fever . . . — — Map (db m265089) HM
290 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hiram Abiff Whittington — 1805-1890 —
On Whittington Ave. at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on Whittington Ave..
Front of Obelisk Born in Boston, Mass., came to Arkansas in 1826 to be printer for the Arkansas Gazette. In 1882 he moved to Hot Springs and in a two room log cabin established a general store, post office and lending library. He served as . . . — — Map (db m116351) HM
291 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club Centennial Mural —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles south of Mountain Street, on the right when traveling south.
Since its founding in 1916, Hot Springs National Park Rotary has been known as the Downtown Rotary. Following the “Service Above Self” mission of Rotary International, the Downtown Rotary commissioned this mural in commemoration of their Centennial . . . — — Map (db m264374) HM
292 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Jack Hunt / Joe Hunt — Cowboy Country Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Nationally recognized country music band The Rhythm Ranch Hands in the late 40’s & 50’s broadcast nationally out of KTHS in Hot Springs to over one half the radio stations in America • Sponsored by Pillsbury Mills who built a studio on their ranch . . . — — Map (db m265279) HM
293 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Jimmy Driftwood — Country Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Prolific folk singer/songwriter • Over 6,000 songs from the heart of the Ozarks • Taught students in Timbo history through music • 1936 wrote Battle of New Orleans, 1959 Grammy Song of the Year when he rewrote some lyrics to be acceptable . . . — — Map (db m264686) HM
294 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Jo Ann Castle — Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Regular on Lawrence Welk Show with accordion and as a ragtime pianist for 11 years • Produced 16 ragtime piano recordings • Made TV debut on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts • Played accordion and piano at age 17 in Ina Ray Hutton’s All . . . — — Map (db m264898) HM
295 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Joey Lauren Adams — Actress — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
First big role in Dazed and Confused in 1993 • Won Chicago Film Critics Most Promising Actor award • Golden Globe nomination for Chasing Amy • Starred in Big Daddy and The Break-Up • Wrote and directed Come Early . . . — — Map (db m264884) HM
296 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — John C. Puckett — Musician — 1932-2017 —
On East Grand Avenue (Business U.S. 70) just east of Malvern Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
“Arkansas Treasure,” he was a pianist, composer, conductor and music teacher both choir and band. Though best known as a jazz musician that was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame in 2006. — — Map (db m264398) HM
297 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Johnny Cash — Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Inducted into both Rock and Roll and Country Music halls of fame • Won 10 Grammys • Hosted The Johnny Cash Show on ABC Network TV • Recorded over 1,500 songs on 500 albums, with hits I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Folsom . . . — — Map (db m264496) HM
298 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Kenji Miyazawa — 1896-1933 —
On Malvern at Convention Blvd, on the right when traveling north on Malvern.
You are facing the only statue of Kenji Miyazawa outside of Japan. We are grateful to the Miyazawa family for permission to erect it here. It is our hope that you will appreciate his body of work, including the message contained in this poem, and . . . — — Map (db m130033) HM
299 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Linda Bloodworth & Harry Thomason — T.V. and Film Producers — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
She created and he directed Designing Women, Evening Shade and Hearts Afire • They co-chaired the 1993 Presidential Inauguration • She produced the documentary The Man from Hope and authored the novel Liberating . . . — — Map (db m264494) HM
300 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Marjorie Lawrence — Music — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Metropolitan Opera lyric soprano • World famous for performances of Wagner roles in gleaming high C voice • Performed from wheelchair after contracting polio • Retired to Hot Springs where she continued to teach international students Hot Springs, . . . — — Map (db m264881) HM

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